Kearney County Pheasants Forever

03/05/2026

Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever Launch Volunteer 'Upland Caucus' to Advance Policy Priorities

Representatives from 26 Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever chapters gathered at National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic to mark the launch of the Upland Caucus, an exciting new volunteer grassroots effort to advocate for the organization’s policy priorities in Washington, DC and state capitals across the country. Congressman Brad Finstad (R-MN), a member of the House Agriculture Committee and Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus, delivered remarks on the importance of conservation programs to upland hunters and rural communities.

Read the full story here: https://pheasantsforever.org/BlogLanding/Blogs/Pheasants-Forever/Pheasants-Forever-and-Quail-Forever-Launch-Volunteer-Upland-Caucus-to-Advance-Policy-Priorities.aspx

02/10/2026

Attention agricultural producers, landowners, and conservationists!

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today the 2026 enrollment periods for both the Continuous and General Conservation Reserve Program, marking 40 years since the program was first open for enrollment.

Offers will be accepted for Continuous CRP from February 12-March 20, 2026 and the General CRP signup will run from March 9-April 17, 2026. States with over 100,000 CRP acres expiring this year are Iowa, Washington, Illinois, and Kansas. Make sure you reach out to your local Pheasants Forever or Quail Forever biologist or visit the Habitat Help Desk at the 2026 National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic to learn more about CRP and the signup process.

Learn more at the link below.
https://bit.ly/3O5FUWY

02/10/2026

If you're a landowner interested in improving wildlife habitat, looking for a program for low-yeild acres, or just interested in doing what you can to increase pheasant and quail numbers, stop by the State Habitat Meeting in Kearney this weekend!

You asked and we listened! The 2026 State Habitat Meeting will feature a Landowner Help Desk, designed to give landowners direct access to expert guidance. Stop by for a one-on-one opportunity to visit with a biologist, take a closer look at your property, and discuss your land management goals. You can ask questions, explore habitat improvement ideas, learn about conservation programs you may qualify for, and gain insight tailored specifically to your land. This is a valuable chance to sit down with a professional, review your property, and walk away with practical information you can use, don’t miss it!

02/02/2026

02/01/2026

We need your help! Nebraska LB 1072 seeks to transfer over 40 million dollars away from the Nebraska Environmemtal Trust. This will have a direct impact on Pheasants Forever projects funded by grant money allocated by the NET.

In less than 5 minutes you can take direct action and support comments here:

https://pheasantsforever.quorum.us/campaign/154366/

The full text of the bill can be found here:

https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/Intro/LB1072.pdf

If you wish to contact your state legislative representative to discuss this bill, you can find thier contact information here:

https://www.nebraskalegislature.gov/senators/senator_find.php

If you would like more information about the Nebraska Environmental Trust and what they have been doing recently, this will take you to thier latest annual report:

https://environmentaltrust.nebraska.gov/about/docs/2025-annual-report-compliant.pdf

01/30/2026

Defend Habitat, Hunting Access, and Conservation Funding in Nebraska

01/14/2026

This is a great event, and it's just up the road in Kearney! There are always some great speakers and sessions. Take a look and register today!

Early Bird Registration Is Open for the 34th Annual Nebraska State Habitat Meeting! The event will kick off with the Upland Rally Friday night beginning at 7:00 pm! Join us for free drinks and appetizers leading up to the main event. New this year we will have games, dinner, and live music Saturday night!

We have an outstanding lineup of speakers so far! Here's a sneak peek of presentations you won't want to miss!

Register here: https://nebraskapf.com/state-habitat-meeting/

01/11/2026

A late season limit for Chris! A little luck, some good dog work, and some good shooting can send you home with a heavy vest!

Is anyone still chasing those January roosters?

10/25/2025

Come down to the Windmill Studios in Minden and celebrate the Pheasant Opener with us! We are having a nut fry and will be watching some Husker Volleyball!

We have a longest tailfeather contest (from this season) with some prizes!

We also have a rifle to give away!

10/25/2025

Happy Opening Day! Good luck, hunt safe!

Post up some pictures from the field!

If you have some success today, make sure to get a picture with the bird and swing by our Rooster Rally tonight to enter the longest tailfeather contest!

10/24/2025

Opening Day of Pheasant Season is tomorrow! After a day in the field, come join us at the Windmill in Minden, NE for a Nut Fry* to celebrate the hunt! We have a gun to give away, and a Prize for the longest tailfeather brought in from this season^, they have a cash bar, and we will have some Husker Volleyball on the TV! See you there!

*they will be lamb fries, prepared and breaded by the Windmill
^bring in the bird or a picture with timestamp so we know it's from this season